Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,592 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
0-0Edmundo Caballero hacks Clarence Geerinckx from behind! Edmundo Caballero is shown the yellow card! Clarence Geerinckx grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.26
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Keegan plays the ball forward to Shota Van Den Brom. Seeing a gap ahead, Shota Van Den Brom plays the ball forward to Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Zijm with no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
9.36
1-0Scott Keegan barges into Danny Southgate. The referee brings Scott Keegan to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Southgate runs off the knock.
15.22
1-0Adilson Landzaat chips the ball to his team mate, Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Samba Facciutto manages to keep it out.
18.11
1-0Barry Heering barges into Matt Gemmell. Barry Heering is shown the yellow card! Matt Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.55
1-0With great vision, Danny Southgate plays the ball forward to Leon Heubach. Leon Heubach flicks a high pass forward. Barry Heering holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Barry Heering whips in a cross ball towards Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.53
Edmundo Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Ronan Deguerville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronan Deguerville skips past Kemal Ehiogu! Some awkward footwork from Ronan Deguerville provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Zijm had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
27.39
Luca Ghirardello flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Busse controls it well on his chest. Stefan Busse whips in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Billy Zijm!
33.44
Egbert Karnebeek flicks a high pass forward. Alex Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Samba Facciutto manages to gather it.
36.37
Scott Keegan flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Merino who takes it down. Gregorio Merino brings the ball forward. Gregorio Merino finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.44
Matt Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Luca Ghirardello holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luca Ghirardello darts forward. Luca Ghirardello plays a one-two with Linus Breyer and advances towards the goal... Luca Ghirardello muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Billy Zijm is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.05
Matt Gemmell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Utrecht players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
47.27
Alex Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Samba Facciutto!
53.39
4-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
54.43
4-0Leon Heubach pushes mid-way up the pitch. Showing composure, Leon Heubach picks a pass forward to Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.50
With a delightful solo run, Ahmed Wiekens stretches the opposition's defence. Ahmed Wiekens whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Billy Zijm effortlessly picks it out of the air!
59.45
Edmundo Caballero receives the ball from a throw-in from Luca Ghirardello. Edmundo Caballero threads a neat ball through to Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello tries a spectacular long range effort. Billy Zijm gets down and covers it.
60.19
4-0FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Rob Jansen replacing Matt Gemmell, Reinier Meeuwis replacing Luca Ghirardello and Celestine Ikpeba replacing Stefan Busse .
69.20
Ahmed Wiekens makes a probing pass to Reinier Meeuwis. Reinier Meeuwis whips in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Billy Zijm manages to gather it.
72.13
Clarence Geerinckx knocks the ball forward to Leon Heubach. Leon Heubach threads a neat ball through to Bogdan Van Gobbel. Bogdan Van Gobbel whips in a cross ball towards Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.41
Rob Jansen knocks the ball forward to Scott Keegan. Scott Keegan passes the ball forward to Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom makes a looping header on goal but somehow Billy Zijm manages to keep it out.
81.14
FC Utrecht are in full control of this game.
83.14
Rob Jansen makes a probing pass to Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville hits a low pass to Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba plays a quick one-two with Linus Breyer and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Celestine Ikpeba provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Zijm had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
27%
43.2%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Linus Breyer of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samba Facciutto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Gemmell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Scott Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Ahmed Wiekens (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Shota Van Den Brom (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luca Ghirardello (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Linus Breyer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ronan Deguerville (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Stefan Busse (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Rob Jansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Reinier Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Celestine Ikpeba (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Billy Zijm (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leon Heubach (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danny Southgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Clarence Geerinckx (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kemal Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bogdan Van Gobbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adilson Landzaat (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Egbert Karnebeek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Barry Heering (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Silvio Mendes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Hollmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Breyer (DEF) | 0 | |